Minor Bleaching

[IndyMatt]

I raised the Magnesium in my tank to 1500PPM and it has caused a little bleaching. Nothing is stark white but I would like to know if there is anything I can do to help the corals? I am doing a water change to lower the Magnesium although I believe it was caused by me raising it to quickly. Would Iodine help?

 

[IndyMatt]

Anyone have any advice?

How long should it take for some Zoo's to color up again?

 

[Anthony Calfo]

your best bet is simply patience my friend... truly patience (months) for the animals to regain better pigmentation. The last thing they need right now is a kneejerk reaction and spike with yet another chemical. Target feeding, if you are not already, will expedite recovery.

 

[Ellery]

I recently had some bleaching a couple of months ago and I did the following:

1) water change
2) Iodide supplement
3) Changed my MH bulbs

I'm not totally sure which one did it but they are all back nice and colorful now.

 

[Anthony Calfo]

yikes! The change of light is a surefire way to kill many stressed corals. Please don't.